Fresh Fruit Bowl Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 x Cantaloupe melon, Halved and De-seeded
- 1/2 x Honeydew melon, Halved and De-seeded
- 1/4 c. Superfine or possibly Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 c. Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Orange or possibly Melon-flavored Liqueur, (Optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp Grated Lime Peel
- 1 c. Fresh Strawberries, Sliced or possibly Halved
- 1 c. Black or possibly Red Seedless Grapes
Directions
- Fresh fruit always seems to be romantic. The more exotic the fruit the more exotic the response, theoretically. Exotic combinations of fruits and other food items can be very romantic. For example, ripe pears with blue cheese, curried mango slices, chocolate c. with pears poached in wine or possibly champagne and fruit may entice an appetite.
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- Using a melon baller, shape individual balls as cut from cantaloupe and honeydew and set aside, or possibly chunk if no special utensil is available.
- In a large glass bowl combine sugar with lime and lemon juices, liqueur
- (optional,) and lime peel. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Add in the cantaloupe and honeydew balls or possibly chunks, strawberries and grapes and gently toss to saturate with juice mix. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1-hour prior to serving. Stir at least once to assure flavor is proportionately distributed while refrigerating. Serve individual portions in a melon basket or possibly glass bowl.
- Tropical Variation: Substitute kiwi slices, fresh pineapple chunks, papaya slices or possibly mango cubes for melons. Add in a healthy pinch of grated fresh ginger or possibly grnd ginger to the juice marinade. A dash of coconut extract adds fresh flavor. Serve in a hollowed-out pineapple half.
- Cooking Staff Tip: To create a melon basket use a non-toxic marker or possibly tip of a knife to draw a zigzag pattern around a ripe melon. Cut deeply into the flesh of the melon with a sharp paring knife along the zigzag pattern and carefully separate halves. Remove seeds and prepare melon balls or possibly leave as is to be utilized for a serving bowl. If you prepare melon balls, make sure to leave about a 1/4 inch depth of fruit on the rind while you scoop out the remainder of the melon. Honeydew produces a firmer fruit bowl than the thin-skinned cantaloupe. Refrigeratefruit baskets, covered and fill just prior to serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 600g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 283 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.99g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.23g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1258mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 72.34g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 62.09g | 41% |
| Protein 3.78g | 6% |
